Design Services | Apollo Building Services

design services

Our in-house Healthcare Design Team takes your project from brief to fully coordinated design with creativity, precision, and control. By combining expert knowledge with early collaboration with trusted supply partners, we deliver spaces that work flawlessly in practice, not just on paper.

understanding your needs

We start by gaining a deep understanding of your clinical environment, operational needs, and future goals to ensure the design delivers real impact.

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site appraisal

We evaluate how your current spaces are used, identifying opportunities to optimise efficiency and achieve cost-effective improvements.

strategy for change

By working closely with clinical specialists, we analyse workflows and space usage to create actionable strategies that enhance patient flow and operational performance

visualising the space

We bring designs to life with plans, 3D models, and renderings, so you can see how the space will function in practice before implementation.

hybrid design/project delivery (HPD)

The HD/PD model combines the quality control of the traditional procurement route with the speed and expertise of a design and build approach. By handling all complex design elements that need specialist knowledge and detailed site investigation, we take the pressure off your design team, making their role easier and more efficient. From concept through to completion, our team can develops schemes from RIBA Stages 2 and 3, blending creative innovation with precise technical delivery, all through a collaborative, seamlessly coordinated process.

PROCESS:

Leadership
Our dedicated in-house Design Team and early supply chain engagement ensure your project runs smoothly and efficiently from concept to completion.

Collaborative Development

We take designs from concept to fully coordinated proposals, providing specialist expertise, technical insight, and site investigation support. Working alongside your design team, we enhance their work without taking away creative control, ensuring a strong foundation and clear deliverables.

Risk Mitigation

By collaborating early and continuously with trusted supply chain partners, we anticipate challenges, streamline execution, and manage risks effectively—keeping your team informed and involved at every stage.

Continuous Engagement
Led by a Design Director, Construction Director, and Project Manager, the HPD model maintains transparent, client-focused communication throughout. Your design team retains oversight and creative input while we manage the complex technical elements, delivering a seamless, coordinated process from start to finish.

specialist healthcare design - design and build approach

Our in-house Healthcare Design Team seamlessly develops your project from Stages 2 and 3 through to a fully coordinated design, combining creativity with technical precision and robust control. By integrating specialist expertise with early engagement of trusted supply partners, we create environments that perform effortlessly in real-world use—not just in design intent.

PROCESS:

Project Brief Analysis
We begin by developing a thorough understanding of the Employer’s Requirements. From there, our team advances schemes through RIBA Stages 2 - 4, combining creative thinking with technical accuracy, all delivered through a collaborative and well-coordinated approach.

Site Appraisal & Investigation
Following alignment on the Employer’s Requirements, our integrated construction and in-house design team undertakes a comprehensive site appraisal. This includes detailed surveys, condition assessments, and review of existing constraints to establish a clear understanding of the site. By combining practical construction insight with design expertise, we identify risks early, validate assumptions, and ensure the scheme is both buildable and efficient from the outset.

Continued Client Engagement & Design Coordination
We maintain close and continuous engagement with the Client throughout the design development process, ensuring decisions remain aligned with project objectives at every stage. Through regular collaboration, structured reviews, and early input from trusted supply partners, we ensure the design remains practical, buildable, and fully aligned with both clinical requirements and delivery constraints.